Otranto Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Otranto. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Otranto receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 766 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The climate in Otranto shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 118 mm of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Otranto Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Italy

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Italy. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Otranto’s average annual precipitation is 766 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Otranto’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Otranto Climate page.